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Finally got an opportunity to weigh my DIY TQ. 2lbs exactly. Not as light as some of the professional jobs out there, but I am pleased overall. Definitely lighter than my old synthetic sleeping...

I've got a Crowsnest Ptarmigin to cover my backside.

You're mostly correct. Thankfully the former bottom surface area is about 60% of the size of the top. I tested it in the hammock had plenty of coverage from the area with the most loft.

Thanks!

Sadly no. I wished I'd seen the hood thread earlier, I would have taken more care during the cut down process. I did however use most of the down from the hood to add back to the...

Here's the finished product from a 20* REI down bag I converted to a top quilt. I bought the bag for $75 off geartrade.com. I haven't tested it yet but hope to soon.

The bags intial weight was...